Manufacturing Solutions for Mobility Today and Tomorrow

From conventional machining to complete production lines

The automotive industry is undergoing the most significant transformation in its history. Electrification, digitalization, rising cost pressures, and global supply chains are fundamentally changing production processes. At the same time, manufacturers must design their production processes flexibly, utilize existing production capacity efficiently, and rapidly scale up new technologies.

GROB supports this transformation with one of the most comprehensive product portfolios in the industry. From universal machining centers to complete turnkey machining solutions and highly automated production systems for electric motors, batteries, and fuel cells, GROB offers its customers integrated manufacturing solutions from a single source.

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Challenges

The demands on vehicle production are constantly increasing. In addition to short product life cycles and a wide variety of models, manufacturers must flexibly adapt their production capacities to new vehicle platforms and powertrain technologies. At the same time, rising material and energy costs, international competition, and a shortage of skilled workers are increasing the pressure on manufacturing.

The shift toward electric mobility, in particular, is fundamentally changing production processes. In addition to traditional powertrain components, manufacturing solutions for electric motors, battery cells, battery systems, and fuel cells are becoming increasingly important. At the same time, the highest quality standards, reproducible processes, and maximum equipment availability must be ensured throughout the entire production cycle.

End-to-end manufacturing solutions that intelligently integrate conventional machining, assembly, automation, and digitalization—and enable cost-effective production regardless of batch size—are therefore crucial.

Solutions & Machinery

How GROB Addresses These Challenges

The production of modern vehicles requires more than just individual machines. What matters most is the coordination of all manufacturing steps—from the precise task of machining individual components to a fully automated production line.

GROB works with its customers to develop customized manufacturing concepts and supports projects from initial planning through to series production. Consulting, machine design, automation, and digitalization are seamlessly integrated to create a stable, cost-effective, and future-proof production process.

In addition to high-productivity machining solutions for cylinder blocks, cylinder heads, transmission cases, battery trays, mega-castings, and other structural components, GROB offers complete manufacturing solutions for the production of stators, rotors, e-axles, battery systems, and fuel cells. From individual machines to turnkey systems and fully automated production lines, GROB covers the entire value chain of modern automotive production—including heavy-duty applications.

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Early in the project phase, our experts analyze production processes, parts, and quality requirements. Together, we develop customized manufacturing concepts—ranging from individual machines to turnkey production lines. 

Feasibility studies, process analyses, and trial machining lay the foundation for cost-effective and scalable series production.

GROB offers manufacturing solutions that can be flexibly adapted to different production strategies and production volumes. Whether it’s a high-performance standalone machine, an automation system for machining cells, or a fully automated production line—all solutions are custom-designed for the specific component, process, and production goal.

The portfolio ranges from universal machining centers and high-productivity machining systems to complete turnkey lines for the task of machining cylinder blocks, cylinder heads, battery trays, mega-castings, and other structural components, as well as for the production and assembly of stators, rotors, electric axes, battery systems, and fuel cells.

Through standardized modules, scalable system concepts, and the close integration of machining, assembly, automation, and digitalization, production systems are created that can be efficiently expanded, adapted to new vehicle platforms, and operated economically over the long term.

GROB's manufacturing solutions cover a wide range of automotive components. 

These include engine blocks, cylinder heads, transmission cases, and chassis components, as well as stators, rotors, electric axles, battery housings, and other components of modern battery electric vehicles. 

Intelligent machining strategies result in cost-effective manufacturing processes with consistent quality.

Automation increases machine uptime, reduces non-machining time, and ensures reproducible processes. 

GROB combines standardized automation modules with customized solutions for part and pallet handling. Measurement systems, washing systems, and component marking can be integrated just as easily as existing manufacturing systems.

GROB’s digitalization solutions intelligently connect machines, processes, and production data. 

Transparent manufacturing data, continuous process monitoring, and the integration of existing systems lay the foundation for efficient production control and cross-site collaboration.

Our Technologies for the Automotive Industry

Universal Machining Centers, Automation & Digitalization

5-Achs-Universal-Bearbeitungszentrum G550 von GROB
5-axis machining centers
Maximum freedom of movement for complex geometries
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5-axis mill-turn machining centers
Milling and Turning Combined in a Single Machine
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5-axis portal milling machining center
Precision Task for Large and Complex Components
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4-Achs-Universal-Bearbeitungszentrum G640 von GROB
4-axis machining centers
Precise. Cost-effective. Reliable.
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Automation
Solutions Tailored to Your Needs
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Digitalization
Transparent processes, maximum efficiency, measurable results
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Machining Technology

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G-Series
Modular Machining Centers
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F-Series
Machining Centers for Frame Structure Parts
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F4/5-Series
Machining Centers for Mega Castings
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Modular special-purpose machines
Personalized & Flexible
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Turnkey systems
Everything from a single source
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Battery & Electric Motor Technologies

Verschiedene Batterieformate
Cell assembly
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Batteriemodul
Module assembly
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Batteriepack
Pack assembly / Cell-to-Pack assembly
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Verschiedene Statoren die auf GROB-Anlagen gefertigt werden können
Stator assembly
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Verschiedene Rotoren die auf GROB-Anlagen gefertigt werden können
Rotor assembly
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E-Achse
Electric motor/Electric axle assembly
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Areas of Application

Our machines—designed for a wide range of applications in the automotive sector

GROB's manufacturing solutions are used in virtually all areas of vehicle production. These include components for internal combustion engines, hybrid and electric drives, as well as production systems for stators, rotors, electric axes, battery cells, battery modules, battery systems, cell-to-pack solutions, and fuel cells. 

Furthermore, these solutions are also suitable for heavy-duty applications and enable cost-effective manufacturing.

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G-Series/Universal machining centers
Equipment for Stator/Rotor assembly
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END SHIELD
F-Series
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ALUMINUM RIM
Universal machining centers
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KNUCKLE
G-Series
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CONTROL ARM
G-Series
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SUSPENSION STRUT DOME
F-Series
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BATTERY HOUSING/BATTERY CELL/MODULE/PACK
F4/5-Series
Cell Assembly/Module & Pack Assembly Systems
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WHEEL CARRIER
G-Series
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SIDE RAIL
F-Series
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REAR CARRIER
F4/5-Series
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BATTERY TRAY
F4/5-Series
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TRANSMISSION CASE
G-Series
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G-Series
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Your Benefits at a Glance

  • Comprehensive Product Portfolio

    From individual machines to complete turnkey systems

  • Everything from a single source

    Conventional machining, Assembly, Automation, and Digitalization

  • High Productivity

    through short cycle times and automated processes

  • Maximum Process Reliability

    for reproducible mass production

  • Flexible Production
    Concepts
  • Scalable Solutions

    for different production volumes

  • Global Project Expertise

    through global engineering and service teams

  • Technology Leadership
    in Electric Mobility

    with solutions for hairpin, battery, and fuel cell manufacturing

References & Real-World Examples
100 Machines, One Vision

Since 2009, Endurance SpA and GROB have maintained a close, strategic partnership in the field of powertrain components. In the video, Andrea Tarditi, Technical Director at Endurance, explains how technical expertise, reliable project management, and a trusting collaboration have contributed to their shared success. 

A special milestone: the 100th GROB machine at Endurance—and the company is already looking ahead toward the 200th machine.

“Even during the sales phase, we were impressed by how quickly our inquiries were addressed. GROB’s expertise, its fast and competent problem-solving, and the excellent relationship we were able to build make it a manufacturer we definitely want to include in future projects.”

Edoardo Biglia
Head of Production Planning, Biglia

“I would always recommend GROB. It’s the best machine I’ve ever bought. Precise, dynamic, and reliable. The additional cost at the time of purchase is easily recouped over the machine’s lifespan.”

Martin Simon
Production Manager, Druckguss Westfalen

“We see GROB as a reliable partner that treats us as equals. For over ten years now, GROB has consistently met all of our needs—before, during, and after the purchase.”

Adrian Gasser
Owner, Mandatec AG

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions About Our Solutions for the Automotive Industry

GROB offers universal machining centers, turnkey machining solutions, production systems for stators, rotors, and electric axes, as well as manufacturing solutions for battery cells, battery modules, battery systems, cell-to-pack applications, and fuel cells. The portfolio is complemented by automation and digitalization solutions.

Yes. GROB develops manufacturing solutions for the entire electric mobility value chain—from the manufacturing of mega-castings, cylinder blocks, other chassis components, stators, and rotors, through e-axle assembly, to battery cell, module, pack, and cell-to-pack manufacturing.

Yes. GROB supports both the establishment of new production lines and the modernization of existing production facilities. Automation and digitalization solutions can be flexibly integrated into existing production environments.

Yes. GROB's manufacturing solutions are suitable not only for passenger car production but also for heavy-duty applications.

GROB's digitalization solutions connect machines, production facilities, and quality data in real time. This enables the monitoring of processes, the optimization of production workflows, and a sustainable increase in equipment availability.

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